How far is Wolcott, CT from Hamden, CT?
The driving distance from Wolcott, CT to Hamden, CT is about 18.5 miles (29.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15 miles (24.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wolcott and Hamden.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wolcott and Hamden.
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Start on Longmeadow Drive
11 m · 5 sec · Longmeadow Drive
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Turn left onto Wolcott Road
983 ft · 19 sec · Wolcott Road
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Turn right onto Center Street
1 km · 1 min · Center Street
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Continue on Center Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Center Street
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Continue on County Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · County Road
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Keep slight left to continue on County Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · County Road
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Continue on Old Mountain Road
1852 ft · 51 sec · Old Mountain Road
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Turn straight onto Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike
2 mi · 4 min · Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike
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Turn right onto Old Turnpike Road
158 m · 12 sec · Old Turnpike Road
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Continue on Highland Avenue
4.4 mi · 5 min · Highland Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
3.1 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Continue on Whitney Avenue
4.3 mi · 5 min · Whitney Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Whitney Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wolcott and Hamden.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Highland Avenue
Continue on Highland Avenue
4.35 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Wolcott and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Hamden.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wolcott to Hamden?
The road trip is about 18.5 miles (29.8 km) and usually takes 00h 36m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Cheshire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.3 miles from Wolcott and 9.3 miles from Hamden.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15 miles (24.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.60 one way or $5.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Wolcott and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Hamden.
Stop Ideas Near Cheshire
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cheshire.
Wallingford station
Meriden Transit Center
Berlin
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wolcott and Hamden. Straight-line distance: 15 mi (24.14 km).
#1 Wolcott
Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 16,565 |
| Coordinates | 41.6023200, -72.9867700 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hamden
Town in Connecticut, US
| Population | 60,294 |
| Coordinates | 41.3959300, -72.8967700 |
| Altitude | 31 |
| Country | United States |
End: Whitney Avenue (-72.896871, 41.395923)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $2.60 | $5.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $2.94 | $5.88 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.21 | $6.41 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $3.96 | $7.92 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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